Big Brothers Big Sisters Putt ‘N Crawl fundraiser returns on Saturday

Coming up this Saturday, May 7 is a crucial fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Knox County, the Putt ‘N Crawl. Things will kick off at Reserve Artisan Ales at 11 a.m. Saturday before participants make
Galesburg Aldermen pull trigger on Churchill acquisition, pump the brakes on architect study

Galesburg Aldermen Monday approved acquiring Churchill Junior High from District 205 but weren’t ready to approve a professional service agreement that would create a community center master plan.
Cozadd, Robert G. Sr.

Robert G. Cozadd, Sr., age 90 of Wataga, Illinois died at 1:20 AM on Friday, April 29, 2022, at ProMedica Skilled Nursing Facility in Galesburg, Illinois.
Chandler, Susan M.

Susan M. “Susie” Chandler, 74, of Dahinda, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 28, 2022.
Williams, David L.

David Lorenzo Williams, 51, of Galesburg, went home to his Lord at 2:16 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in the emergency room of OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
Gibbs, George W.

George William Gibbs, Sr., 74 of Abingdon, passed away at 3:55 a.m. Friday, April 29, 2022, at his home with his loving wife, Bonnie, at his side.
Galesburg man charged with child endangerment after found passed out behind the wheel.

Wednesday, April 27th, just after 6:00pm, Galesburg Police responded to the 1000 block of West Berrien Street in reference to an overdose.
Chicago-area man gets 62 years in mom’s death, dismemberment
CHICAGO (AP) – A judge has sentenced a suburban Chicago man to 62{ years in prison for the 2017 slaying and dismemberment of his mother whose partial remains were found in a lagoon.
Lawmakers in 18 states plan refuge bills for trans youth
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – Democratic lawmakers in 18 states are following California’s lead in seeking to offer legal refuge to displaced transgender youth and their families.
Police: 2 suspected carjackers dead after jumping in river
LANSING, Ill. (AP) – Two men suspected in the armed theft of a luxury car have died after jumping into a Chicago-area river while fleeing police.